The Hida-Consortium (Hida Earth Wisdom Center) will hold The 9th Animation Contest of Folktales and Fables during Hida International Animation Festival of Folktales and Fables.

The goal of the contest is to unearth promising new animation artists and support them in their future endeavors.

There were as many as 198 entries from 17 countries and regions around the world in The 9th Animation Contest of Folktales and Fables, and the Contest’s popularity has been steadily increasing among people both in Japan and abroad.

We sincerely look forward to your entry in the 8th animation Contest of Folktales and Fables.

The 9thAnimation Contest of Folktales and Fables

Sponsor: The Hida-Consortium (Hida Earth Wisdom Center)

Theme: Beyond generation and across national borders, animation to be enjoy by everyone

Acceptance Period for Entries:Through September 15th 2010

Awards and Prize Money:Animation Contest of Folktales and FablesTwo awards, the “Grand Prix” and “Semi Grand Prix” will be selected by a committeeof intellectuals.